Category: Travel
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2011 June Travel: China Day 2 – Beijing : Great Wall of China
On our 2nd day in Beijing, our highlight for the day would be the Great Wall of China and Ming’s Tomb. But before that, let me share what had transpired throughout the day. Similar to day 1’s activities, we had stop overs to different shops or site before we go to our main attraction. For…
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2011 June Travel: China Day 1 – Beijing: Forbidden City
We arrived in Beijing at around 1:00am already. Our tour guide Amy was there with a banner with my mom and her friend’s name on it. We were brought to the hotel, Taishun Business Hotel at once since everyone is tired and needs some rest for the day’s activities. Since we arrived at dawn, Amy…
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2011 June Travel: China Beijing and Shanghai
It’s my first time to travel internationally in a package tour besides World Youth Day 2005 of course. And I must say, I appreciate tours now than before. It might be pricey sometimes but it’s worth it because of the knowledge and stress free time in their country. However, sometimes I still opt to do ‘Do…
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Nuffnang Family Day 2011 in Crosswinds Tagaytay
Last saturday, June 4, 2011 to be exact was the first Nuffnang Family Day and I was fortunate to be part of it. So for those who wasn’t able to be there since it was postponed (originally it should be last May 28th but due to the weather, it was moved last June 4th), I’ll…
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Family Palawanderer Day 2: Underground River and Firefly Watching
On our second day in Palawan, we had our breakfast on the top level of the pension house. They server different meals per day so you have to ask or check for the menu in the lobby. For that day, I think we had the option of vegetable omelette, continental breakfast and burger and chips.…
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Family Palawanderer Day 1: City Tour
Our family’s first day of Palawandering! Hahaha. =) We came in 2 batches since I can’t book 17 pax online. I even made a mistake while booking only to get the lowest fare price. Eventually, I learned that all I have to do is call someone from the airline’s call center and I can book…
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A Family of Palawanderers
This adventure happened last April 2011. After the Golden Wedding celebration, the couple had their Honeymoon a.k.a Family Reunion in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. What we did was very similar to what I had before but this year it was sunny and we discovered new restaurant as well as cool activities in Puerto Princesa. PALAWAN REUNION…
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Hot Air Balloon 2011
Every year on Valentine’s week, the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark Pampanga was a tourist spot for a lot of people, Filipinos or foreigners. All wanted to see the colorful display of the balloons as well as the aeronautical exhibitions available. This year, we decided to join the celebration. I, together with my family…
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My New Multi-Use Tripod
Last year, I was so happy knowing “Kathmandu” store in Canberra and Melbourne. Not only it sounds like my name but they really sell good stuff! I always love travel related stores where you can find cool things that will help you pack light when travelling. Though I always go inside those stores, I seldom…
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Sydney Fish Market
I just had a great lunch today at Sydney Fish Market. This is very much similar to Dampa in the Philippines but Aussie style. There are a number of seafood companies inside the market but we chose to eat at Doyle’s. We had a seafood platter consist of Fish and Chips, a Half Lobster, Calamari,…